Shoppe Gal® Diaries
Episodes
Ep. No. 38.2 | Your Creative Legacy: Assata’s Legacy in Tattoo & Yoruba Inheritance
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter Hoodoo Heritage Month, let's be reminded that Assata’s legacy is not just political—it is deeply creative. | imanikbrown.com by Master...
Ep. No. 37.2 | Crafting Your Way Back to Yourself
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Black creatives use craft as survival, devotion, and dialogue with God. | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philosopher | Cultura...
Ep. No. 36.2 | The Culture of Gratitude:
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How tattoo carried me from survival to stewardship—tap in to 5 rituals for creatives to transmute scars, turn gratitude into culture, and creativity...
Ep. No. 35.2 | Carrying the Weight, Remembering the Ritual
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How my craft - tattoo - transformed burden into ritual, inheritance, and legacy—remembering creativity as sacred ceremony. | imanikbrown.com by Mast...
Ep. No. 34.2 | Ego, Mindset & Creative Discipline: Reclaiming the Sacred Roots of Tattoo Apprenticeship
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A core truth: Before you ever tattoo a body, you must first confront your own. Let's unpack that in this episode. | imanikbrown.com Master Tattoo Arti...
Ep. No. 33.2 | Tattoo as Inheritance: Remembrance, Repair, and Revolution in a Neo-Colonial World
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before tattoo became my profession, it was my intervention. | Read the full essay on Substack | imanikbrown.comMaster Tattoo Artist | Author | Philoso...
SGD Live 3 | Live with Imani K Brown
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tap in with me on Substack for lives and more! | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philosopher | Cultural Steward IMANI K. BROWN® (O...
Ep. No. 32.1 | THAT ONE TIME I WAS TOO AMBITIOUS...
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we dive into a 24-hour deportation adventure that brilliantly illustrates lessons about hustling smarter ... NOT harder | iman...
SGD Live 2 | Little INKPLAY Shop Studio & Plants Tour
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tap in on Substack for lives and more! | imanikbrown by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philosopher | Cultural Steward IMANI K. BROWN® (Osunyoyin)—...
SGD Live 1 | Les Talk Sigils
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you enjoyed this live! | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philosopher | Cultural Steward IMANI K. BROWN® (Osunyoyin)—Osun...
Ep. No. 29.1 | Big Dreams & Lofty Wishes Life Update
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, kawaii creatives and Shoppe Gals & Guys out there in the ether!Hey there. I miss y’all ~It’s been forevs! But now that some heavy lifting and...
Ep. No. 27.1 | Start Today & Perfect It Along the Way Dear, Black Creative
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of #ShoppeGal Diaries podcast includes spilled thoughts sparked from internal dialogue and self-critique. | Explore the CULTURE of Y.O.U....
Ep. No. 26.1 | NOW LOADING: 2023 Goals V-I-B-E! Cuz Dreamers Gon' Dream, BB <3
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's already 2023 and I have barely podcasted for 2022 ... Enjoy story time with IKB with this comeback episode about my favorite subject ... DREAMS! ...
Ep. No. 25.1 | The Paradox of Slowing TF Down with ipukekawaii
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the benefits of slowing down and explore 8 ways to master slowing down, TODAY! | Explore the CULTURE of Y.O.U. by Master Tattoo Art...
Ep. No. 24.1 | Mindset Magic - Let’s Write A Loveletter
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reconnect. You’re probably missing attention and appreciation from you to YOU in making your creative dreams come true. | Explore the CULTURE of Y.O...
Ep. No. 23.1 | 6 Steps To Make Your Creative Dreams REALITY
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey fam! Here's 6 steps to making your next move your best move - with love, from your fav life coach. | | Explore the CULTURE of Y.O.U. by Master Tat...
Ep. No. 22.1 | The 'Shoppe Gal' Magical Morning Routine, TRY IT!
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To grab the SG Magical Morning Routine & learn more of WHY you should have one | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philosopher | Cult...
Ep. No. 21.1 | How It Started Vs How It’s Going, A Story of Evolution
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey kawaii creatives! Just a bite-sized thought un embracing our personal journies as evolution. | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | ...
Ep. No. 20.1 | Big Dreams & Lofty Wishes Life Update
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey kawaii creatives. I have the best life update to share with you around my own big dreams, life goals & all that jazz! | imanikbrown.com by Master ...
Ep. No. 19.1 | Dreams DO Come True. A #dctojapan Flashback FriYAY!
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m missing Japan like s**t! So I dug up my old blog to share some good times with you ~ | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philos...
Ep. No. 18.1 | Lolita vs Perfectionism
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The perfectionist imposter type pairs well with Lolita in my book. (no pun! 😅😭🤣) | Explore the CULTURE of Y.O.U. by Master Tattoo Artist | Au...
Ep. No. 17.1 | Managing Mania - A #worldbipolarday Chat
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there kawaii creatives! Well this was uncomfortable - my first time talking about how I “drive” my mania. Let's see how I use manic-me to bui...
Ep. No. 16.1 | What Imposter Type Are You?
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey kawaii creatives! Here’s a ‘face yourself challenge’ Write “Dear __ | | Explore the CULTURE of Y.O.U. by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | P...
Ep. No. 15.1 | Exploring Imposter Syndrome Through Harajuku’s Kawaii Styles #28daysofblackjfashion
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey kawaii creatives! Let’s Take a journey exploring imposter sundrome types through Japanese Street Fashion. | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Art...
Ep. No. 14.1 | 28 Days of Black J-Fashion: Welcome to Kawaii Style My Journey
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Black History Month kawaii creatives! It’s 28 days of Black J-Fashion and I want to take a moment to share my journey in Japanese Street fashi...
Ep. No. 13.1 | What’s the Price Tag of Your Peace? Self-Mastery ChitChat
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the game of self mastery you’ll create hard boundaries that help you protect your peace. | Explore the CULTURE of Y.O.U. by Master Tattoo Artist ...
Ep. No. 12.1 | Self-Publishing for Self-Care
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lis👏🏾en 👏🏾 fam! This the FIRST founder’s day I been amped to say I’m Awake, I’m ALIVE & I FEEL GREAT in a while ~ It’s founder’s...
Ep. No. 11.1 | What My Story IS
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we've learned what my story is NOT, let's talk about what it IS + what to expect on this kawaii creative journey, together - unconventionally...
Ep. No. 10.1 | What’s Your Purpose?
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some magical girl random thoughts on glowing up - People always say find your “why”. But what if it’s not revealed until you take a journey with...
Ep. No. 9.1 | Celebrating My Muthafuggin’ SELF!
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WE LAUNCHED SHOPPE GAL APPAREL & I’m officially off, creating my world; securing my future AND my bag - for myself. my family. | imanikbrown.com by ...
Ep. No. 8.1 | Hiding in Plain Sight ... It's What I Do *Best In Style*
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jfashion has always been a way for me to create boundaries to engage as an introvert - I let my style speak for me & you can take it how you want 🤷...
Ep. No. 7.1 | Can We Talk 2020 +!Growth 💅🏾
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Y’all 2020 was a raggedy heaux but all things considered, I saw growth as an entrepreneur | imanikbrown.com by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philo...
Ep. No. 6.1 | Ancestral Veneration & Honoring My Brother with Shoppe Gal Apparel
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Kawaii Creatives! This PINK WEEK I’m dropping my first apparel collection, dedicated to my biggest inspiration, my brother Scotty! | imanikbrown...
Ep. No. 5.1 | The Friendship Journey, Let's Talk About It!
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey kawaii creatives! Today’s diary is about friendship qualifications & how long before you call someone your friend ~ Let’s chat! | imanikbrown....
Ep. No. 4.1 | Refining & Redefining MY Black Experience
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can I read an expert to you from my memoir, Shoppe Gal?! Let’s get into reading REFINED | Explore the CULTURE of Y.O.U. by Master Tattoo Artist | Au...
Ep. No. 3.1 | Ancestral Veneration Dear Dad Post Photo Shoot *Feels*
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Check it out & chime in while I decompress some post photo shoot feels ... shuffling through thoughts about my dad (yes I’m a daddy’s girl!) | ima...
Ep. No. 1.1 | What My Story Is NOT
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to shape unknown spaces (like this podcast 😅) is by defining what we don’t want to do or be. | Explore the CULTURE of Y.O.U. by Mast...
Ep. No. 0.1 | Shoppe Gal Diaries with Black Female Tattoo Artist, Imani K. Brown (Trailer)
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the CULTURE of Y.O.U. by Master Tattoo Artist | Author | Philosopher | Cultural Steward IMANI K. BROWN® (Osunyoyin)—Osun priestess, spiritu...